Sophie holds a bachelor’s degree in civil law and a master’s degree in environmental management. During her studies, she developed a keen interest in the relationship between respect for human rights and the sustainable management of natural resources. The issue of climate change and the pressure it exerts on freshwater resources is of particular interest to her. Her master’s degree allowed her to complete an internship in the Philippines where she worked on the implementation of social and environmental projects.

Today, she holds the position of Youth Project Assistant at ISW where she contributes to the empowerment of young people with regard to the issues affecting drinking water and sanitation.